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Almost every player will endure some kind of slump during an 82-game season. This appears to be Elfrid Payton's turn. The Orlando Magic's prized rookie point guard endured one of his most lackluster games as a pro Sunday night as his team fell to the Charlotte Hornets 98-83 at Amway Center. The Magic faltered in so many areas that it would be unfair to pin blame for the loss on Payton. But Payton's off-night was conspicuous. He played just 13 minutes, didn't score a point and recorded just one assist. "He's a young kid trying to play in this league, and these are more games than he's ever played probably in his career in one season," Magic...

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